Maintenance - Makita DUR361U Instruction Manual

− the hanger positions 750 mm or higher from the
ground,
− the cutting tool positions 100 mm to 300 mm high
from the ground and
− the unguarded part of cutting tool is horizontally
750 mm or farther away from the hanger.
After adjusting the hanger position, tighten the screw
with the wrench securely.
Correct handling of tool (DUR362L)
Correct posture
WARNING:
Always position the tool on your right-hand
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side so that the barrier is always in front of
your body. Correct positioning of the tool allows
for maximum control and will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury caused by kickback.
Fig.34
As shown in the figure, put the shoulder harness on
your left shoulder by putting your head and right arm
through it and keep the tool on your right side while
always keeping the barrier in front of your body.
Attachment of shoulder harness
Fig.35
After putting the shoulder harness on it can be attached
to the tool by connecting the buckles provided on both
the tool hook and the harness. Be sure that the buckles
click and lock completely in place.
Detachment
Fig.36
The buckle is provided with a means of quick release
which can be accomplished by simply squeezing the
sides and the buckle.
WARNING:
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the tool
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at all times. Do not allow the tool to be deflected
toward you or anyone in the work vicinity. Failure to
keep control of the tool could result in serious injury to
the bystander and the operator.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
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and battery cartridge is removed before
attempting to
maintenance on the tool. Failure to switch off
and remove the battery cartridge may result in
serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
perform inspection
Supply of grease to gear case
Fig.37
Supply grease (Shell Alvania 2 or equivalent) to the
gear case. Remove the hex bolt and then put grease
through the grease hole every 30 hours. (Genuine
Makita grease may be purchased from your Makita
dealer.)
Replacing the nylon cord
WARNING:
Make sure that the cover of the nylon cutting
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head is secured to the housing properly as
described below. Failure to properly secure the
cover may cause the nylon cutting head to fly
apart resulting in serious personal injury.
Fig.38
Take off cover from housing, pressing two latches which
are slotted section oppositely on side of housing.
Fig.39
Cut a nylon line in 3-6 m. Fold the cutting line in two
halves, leave one of half longer 80-100 mm than
another.
Fig.40
Hook the middle of the new nylon cord to the notch
located at the center of the spool between the 2
channels provided for the nylon cord.
Wind both ends firmly around the spool in the direction
marked on the head for left hand direction indicated by
LH.
Fig.41
Wind all but about 100 mm of the cords, leaving the
ends temporarily hooked through a notch on the side of
the spool.
Fig.42
Mount the spool on the cover so that the grooves and
protrusions on the spool match up with those on the
cover. Now, unhook the ends of the cord from their
temporary position and feed the cords through the
eyelets to come out of the cover.
Fig.43
Align the protrusion on the underside of the cover with
the slots of the eyelets. Then push the cover firmly onto
the housing to secure it. Make sure the latches fully
spread in the cover.
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
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